genial1

[jeen-yuh l, jee-nee-uh l] /ˈdʒin yəl, ˈdʒi ni əl/
adjective
1.
warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial:
a genial disposition; a genial host.
2.
favorable for life, growth, or comfort; pleasantly warm; comfortably mild:
the genial climate of Hawaii.
3.
characterized by genius.
Origin
1560-70; < Latin geniālis festive, jovial, pleasant, equivalent to geni(us) tutelary deity, the spirit of social enjoyment + -ālis -al1
Related forms
genially, adverb
geniality
[jee-nee-al-i-tee] /ˌdʒi niˈæl ɪ ti/ (Show IPA), genialness, noun
overgeniality, noun
Synonyms
1. friendly, hearty, pleasant, agreeable.

genial2

[juh-nahy-uh l] /dʒəˈnaɪ əl/
adjective, Anatomy, Zoology
1.
of or pertaining to the chin.
Origin
1825-35; < Greek génei(on) chin, derivative of gén(ys) jaw (compare Latin gena) + -al1
Examples from the web for genial
  • All trusted him completely, regarding this genial gnome as something of a financial genius.
  • As a producer and writer on his first radio programs, she helped establish his genial, folksy tone that continues to this day.
  • In fact, he appeared relaxed and genial.
  • Some of this we probably know intuitively, e.g., comfort tends to make people more genial.
  • Haring has silver hair, a deep, soothing voice and a genial smile that seems to involve nearly every line and muscle in his face.
  • All those young men were just enabling this genial goofiness, I reasoned.
  • Onstage, he is a genial host, funny and assured.
  • The elements usually include lively guests, good food and drink, and a genial ambiance.
  • Though he can be genial and very funny, he has never been able to shake his label as a tyrant of fine dining.
  • The tools are top quality, the hosts genial and omniscient.
British Dictionary definitions for genial

genial1

/ˈdʒiːnjəl; -nɪəl/
adjective
1.
cheerful, easy-going, and warm in manner or behaviour
2.
pleasantly warm, so as to give life, growth, or health: the genial sunshine
Derived Forms
geniality (ˌdʒiːnɪˈælɪtɪ), genialness, noun
genially, adverb
Word Origin
C16: from Latin geniālis relating to birth or marriage, from genius tutelary deity; see genius

genial2

/dʒɪˈniːəl/
adjective
1.
(anatomy) of or relating to the chin
Word Origin
C19: from Greek geneion, from genus jaw
Contemporary definitions for genial
adjective

pertaining to a generation or a marriage

Word Origin

Latin genius 'to beget'

Usage Note

obsolete

adjective

comforting, friendly, warm; kindly

Word Origin

Latin genius 'to beget'

adjective

mild, pleasant; comfortable

Word Origin

Latin genius 'to beget'

adjective

pertaining to the chin

Word Origin

Greek geneion 'chin'

Word Origin and History for genial
adj.

1560s, "pertaining to marriage," from Latin genialis "pleasant, festive," literally "pertaining to marriage rites," from genius "guardian spirit" (see genius). Originally used in the Latin literal sense; meaning "cheerful, friendly" first recorded 1746. Related: Genially.

genial in Medicine

genial ge·ni·al (jĭ-nī'əl) or ge·ni·an (-ən)
adj.
Of or relating to the chin.